Georgetown Preparatory School
School Notes Overview:
Georgetown Preparatory School, one of the oldest boys' schools in America is the only Jesuit boarding school in the country. The average graduate takes 5 A.P. courses with 80% of scores qualifying for college credit. 97% of the boys play interscholastic sports. The school's interscholastic athletic, forensics and fine arts programs enjoy national recognition....
School Overview:
Georgetown Preparatory School |
|||
| School Membership(s) |
Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Other religious school association(s) Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1789 | ||
| County | Montgomery County, MD | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 471 students | ||
| Student Body Type | All-boys | ||
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
||
| % Students of Color | 23% | 35% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Grade 9 - 115 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 115 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 119 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 122 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 85% | ||
| Average Class Size | 17 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 24 | ||
| Average SAT score | 2000 | ||
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
||
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,650 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Includes hot lunch. | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 25% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $17,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | ||
| Head of School | Jeff Jones | ||
| Admissions Director | Brian Gilbert | ||
| Admissions Associate | Barbara Scanlon | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 15 | ||
Sports |
|||
| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Fencing | Football | ||
| Golf | Ice Hockey | ||
| Lacrosse | Rugby | ||
| Soccer | Swimming | ||
| Tennis | Track and Field | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | ||
Extracurriculars |
|||
| Arrupe Society (Service) | Asian Pacific Club | ||
| Black Student Union | Booster Club | ||
| Dramatics Society | Enviromental Action Club | ||
| Forensics Club | International Relations Club | ||
| Intramurals | Model UN Model OAS Delegations | ||
| National Honor Society | Oasis Music Club | ||
| Physics Club | Political Review (Editorial Magazine) | ||
| Prep Singers | Somos Amigos (Service) | ||
| Spanish Club | Speech and Debate | ||
| Student Alumni Association | Student Government | ||
| The Blue and Gray (Literary Magazine) | The Cupola (Yearbook) | ||
| The Little Hoya (Newspaper) | |||
School Notes:
- Georgetown Prep is located in a suburban setting near the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Conveniently positioned across from the Grosvenor Station of the Washington Metro's Red Line, students from all over the metro area attend our school.
- Prep alumni include Brian Cashman '85 (General Manager - New York Yankees), Senator Christopher Dodd '62 (United States Senator), A.J. Wood '91 (U.S. National Soccer Player and former Olympian), Mo Rocca '87 (Comedian, formerly of the The Daily Show), William Bidwill '49 (Owner - NFL's Arizona Cardinals) and many other successful graduates. Prep families also include the Kennedys and the family of George Washington.
- Profile last updated: 07/28/2009
In the News:
- Admired Oakland surgeon excelled in myriad endeavors (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 05:00:02 am
Dr. Francis Xavier "F.X." Plunkett of Oakland died of a cardiac arrhythmia on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in UPMC Shadyside. He was 60. - Several of Region's High-Profile Private Schools Are Changing Leadership (Washington Post)
posted on September 21, 2009 at 04:00:00 am
Some of Washington's top private schools might be in for a cultural shift at the end of this school year, as they change leadership. - Briefs: Aug. 18 (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 04:02:45 pm
Briefs: Aug. 18 - Briefs: Aug. 11 (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 06:32:03 pm
Briefs: Aug. 11 - Hoyas in the News ()
posted on July 28, 2009 at 12:00:00 am
Hoyas often receive recognition for their good work through different media outlets. Please follow this link to read many stories about successful Hoyas!
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20852) | School Zip (20852) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 34,956 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $69,097 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 40 years old |
 View housing listings in 20852 |
||
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20852) 
|
|
|
| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Academy Of The Holy Cross - 600 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- The Greentree School - 6 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Pathways School--springville Re-entry, The - 18 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- The Pathways School Northwood - 28 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
- Yeshiva Of Greater Washington - 110 students - 4.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: North Bethesda, Montgomery County, Zip 20852
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
- Co-ed school
- Boys school
- Girls schoolNote: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.
Quick Links:
- Request:
Info / application from Georgetown Preparatory School
-
Go:
Add to My Saved Schools
-
View website:
Visit school website
- Find housing: View housing listings in 20852
- Reconnect:
Find your graduating class! - Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- More schools: Boarding schools & military schools
- Return to: Montgomery County private schools, Maryland private schools, Home
- Get help: Find an educational consultant & get expert advice
Featured Partners:
